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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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