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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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