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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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