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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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