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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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