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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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