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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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