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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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