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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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