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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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