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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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