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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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