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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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