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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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