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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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