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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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