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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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