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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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