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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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