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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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