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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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