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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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