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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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