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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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