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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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