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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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