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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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