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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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