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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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