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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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