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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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