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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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