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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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