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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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