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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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