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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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