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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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