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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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