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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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