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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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