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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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