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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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