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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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