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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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