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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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