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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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