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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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