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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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