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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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