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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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