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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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