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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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