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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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