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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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