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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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