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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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