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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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