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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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