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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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