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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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