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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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