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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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