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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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