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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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