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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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