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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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