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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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