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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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