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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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