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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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