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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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