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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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