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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which 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 take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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