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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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