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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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