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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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