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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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