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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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