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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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