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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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