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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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