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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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