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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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