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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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