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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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