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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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