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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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