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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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