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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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