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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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