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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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