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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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