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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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