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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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