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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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