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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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