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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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