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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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