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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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