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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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