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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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