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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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