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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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