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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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