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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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