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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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