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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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