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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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