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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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