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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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