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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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