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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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