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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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