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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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