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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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