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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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