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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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