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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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