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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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