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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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