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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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