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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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