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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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