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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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