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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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