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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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