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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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