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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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