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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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