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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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