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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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