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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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