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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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