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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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