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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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