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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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