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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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