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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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