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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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