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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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