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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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