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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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