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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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