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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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