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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 (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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