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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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