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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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