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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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