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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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