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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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