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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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