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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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