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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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