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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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