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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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