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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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