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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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