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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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