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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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