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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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