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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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