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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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