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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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