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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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