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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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