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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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