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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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