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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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