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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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