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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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