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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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