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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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