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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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