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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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