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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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