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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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