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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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