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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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