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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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