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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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