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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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