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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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