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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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