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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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