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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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