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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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