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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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