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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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