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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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