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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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