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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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