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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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