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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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