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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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