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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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