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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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