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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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