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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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