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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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