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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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