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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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