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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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