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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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