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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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