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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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