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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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