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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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