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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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