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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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