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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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