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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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