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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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