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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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