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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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