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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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