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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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