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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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