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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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