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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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