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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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