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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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