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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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