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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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