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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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