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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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