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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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