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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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