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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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