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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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