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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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