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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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