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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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