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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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