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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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