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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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