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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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