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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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