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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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