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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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