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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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