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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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