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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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