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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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