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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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