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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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