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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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