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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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