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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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