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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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