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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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