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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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