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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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