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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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