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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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