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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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