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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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