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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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