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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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