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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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