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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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