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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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