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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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