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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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