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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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