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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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