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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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