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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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