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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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