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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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