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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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