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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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