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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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