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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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