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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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