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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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