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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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