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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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