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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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