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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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