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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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