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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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