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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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