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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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