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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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