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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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