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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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