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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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