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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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