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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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