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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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