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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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