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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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