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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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