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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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