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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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