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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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