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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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