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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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