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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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