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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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