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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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