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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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