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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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