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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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