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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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