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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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