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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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