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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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