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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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