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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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