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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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