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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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