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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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