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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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