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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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