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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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