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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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