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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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