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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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