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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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