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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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