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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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