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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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