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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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