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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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