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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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