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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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