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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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