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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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