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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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