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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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