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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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