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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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