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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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