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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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