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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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