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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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