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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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