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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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