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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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