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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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