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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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