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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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