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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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