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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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