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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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