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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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