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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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