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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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