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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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