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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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