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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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