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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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