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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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