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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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