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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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