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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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