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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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