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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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