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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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