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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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