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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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