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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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