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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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