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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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