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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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