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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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