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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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