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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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