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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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