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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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