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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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