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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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