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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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