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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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