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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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