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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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