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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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