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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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