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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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