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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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