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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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