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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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