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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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