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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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