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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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