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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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