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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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