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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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