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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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