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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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