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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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