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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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