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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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