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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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