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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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