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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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