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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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