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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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