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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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