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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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