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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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