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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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