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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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