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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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