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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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