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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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