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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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