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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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