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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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