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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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