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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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