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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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