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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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