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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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