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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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