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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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