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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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