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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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