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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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