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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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