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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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