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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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