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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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