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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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