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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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