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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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