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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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