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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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