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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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