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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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