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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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