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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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