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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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