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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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