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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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