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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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