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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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