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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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