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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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