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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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