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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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