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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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