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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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