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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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