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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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