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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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