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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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