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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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