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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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