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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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