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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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