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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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