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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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