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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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