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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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