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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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