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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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