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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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