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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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