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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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