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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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