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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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