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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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