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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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