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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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