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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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