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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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