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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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