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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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