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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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