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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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