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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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