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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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