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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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