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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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