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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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