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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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