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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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