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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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