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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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