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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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