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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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