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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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