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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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