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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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