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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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