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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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