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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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