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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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