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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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