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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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