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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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