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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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