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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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