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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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