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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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