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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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