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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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