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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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