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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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