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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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