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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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