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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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