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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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