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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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