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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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