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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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