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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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