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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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