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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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