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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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